Presumption of innocence

Dominica

Dominica - Constitution 1978 (2014) EN

Chapter 1 Fundamental rights and freedoms

Article 8

Provisions to secure protection of law

Every person who is charged with a criminal offence

a. shall be presumed to be innocent until he is proved or has pleaded guilty;

Rome Statute

Article 66 Presumption of innocence

1. Everyone shall be presumed innocent until proved guilty before the Court in accordance with the applicable law.

2. The onus is on the Prosecutor to prove the guilt of the accused.

3. In order to convict the accused, the Court must be convinced of the guilt of the accused beyond reasonable doubt.